Birthplace of J.R.R. Tolkien John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings", was born on this site on 3 January 1892 Geboorteplek van J.R.R. Tolkien John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, die skrywer van "The Hobbit" en "The Lord of the Rings", is 3 Januarie 1892 op hierdie terrein gebore